Infiniti FX50 Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data
Comparing used Infiniti FX50 options? We analyzed 5 model years (2009–2013) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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- Accident & damage history
- Odometer rollback records
- Open recalls & title brands
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Infiniti FX50 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls across model years 2009–2013. The most reported issue area is UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- FX50
- Model years analyzed
- 2009–2013 (5 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Fire-related complaints
- 0
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2011 (3 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Reliability signal
- Excellent
Crash test ratings
NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings
What the complaint data suggests
ExcellentThe INFINITI FX50 has 3 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 3 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 0 federal recall campaigns
- No crash-related complaints on record
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Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
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Problems by model year (best vs. worst)
Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Aug 2026
Safety recalls
NHTSA safety recalls
0 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
No NHTSA recalls were found in our database for this model. Always verify open recalls using your specific VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2009–2013. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
Common problems
What goes wrong most often
The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 3 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.
Owner complaints
NHTSA complaint reports
3 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
Sunroof Drain will leak into the car on driver and passenger side floor causing a puddle in the car. Causes electrical damage. This is a known issue on all Infiniti FX 35, FX50, G35, G37, M series, J series and QX series. Infiniti did not fix the issue.
ENGINE ROARS PERIODICALLY WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES. CAR SAFETY PROBLEM: GAS PEDAL TOO HIGH. WHEN DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, SIDE OF FOOT CAN CONCURRENTLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAID CAN'T FIX, SHOWED ME THAT PEDALS ON MY 2011 FX35 IDENTICAL TO OTHERS AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI FX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT ERRONEOUSLY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A REMEDY HAD NOT BEEN GENERATED FOR THE PARTICULAR FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Showing 3 of 3 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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The basics
How to read this data
Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Infiniti FX50, in plain English.
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Infiniti FX50 has 3 complaints on record across 5 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Infiniti FX50 has 0 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 0 of the Infiniti FX50's 3 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Excellent) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Infiniti FX50 vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Infiniti FX50 vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Infiniti FX50 has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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Infiniti FX50 reliability — frequently asked questions
Is the Infiniti FX50 reliable?
Excellent. The Infiniti FX50 has 3 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.
Which Infiniti FX50 years to avoid?
Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2011 (3 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.
What are the most common Infiniti FX50 problems?
Top reported issues: UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints); SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints); HYDRAULIC (1 complaints).
Does the Infiniti FX50 have recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are currently on record for the Infiniti FX50. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.